How to listen to a recording of a conversation on a Xiaomi Poco phone: all the ways

Introduction: Why you need to record conversations on Xiaomi Poco

Xiaomi Poco smartphones allow you to record phone conversations, a feature that can be useful for business correspondence, to record important agreements or just to save memorable conversations. However, not all users know where these recordings are stored and how to listen to them correctly. Unlike some brands, where audio files are automatically synchronized with the cloud, on Poco they often remain local, which creates the risk of data loss when resets or changing the device.

In this article, we'll look at all the current ways to listen to records, from standard MIUI tools to third-party applications, and focus on hidden folders where files are stored, and explain why sometimes records disappear from the gallery. If you're faced with a problem of not having sound in a saved conversation or can't find a file, here you will find solutions.

In some countries, recording conversations without the consent of the interlocutor may violate privacy laws.

Method 1: Standard application "Phone" in MIUI

MIUI firmware (even on Poco with a lightweight shell) has a built-in call recording feature to listen to the saved conversation:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Go to the magazine tab (the icon of the clock at the bottom of the screen).
3. Find a call marked Recorded (mic icon next to the number) in the list.
4. Slip on the record - the player with playback control will open.

If there is no record mark, but you are sure that the conversation has been saved, check the settings of the application:

• 🔧 Go to the phone. → ⚙️ Settings → Recording of conversations.
• 📁 Make sure to turn on the Save Records option and indicate the storage location (internal memory or storage). SD-map).
• 🔍 If the option is disabled, turn it on and try to record a test call.

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If there is no storage location in the record settings, your Poco model uses the standard path: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/.

Important: In the latest versions of MIUI 14+, the record can automatically turn off for numbers stored in contacts due to privacy policy.

⚠️ Attention: On Poco F5 and newer records are saved in default format.m4a, It's not something that all players support. VLC or MX Player.

Method 2: Finding records in the file manager

If the conversation doesn't show up in the call log, but you're sure it was recorded, the files could have been saved in a hidden folder.

1. Open Files (a standard MIUI manager or a third-party manager, such as Solid Explorer).
2. Activate the display of hidden folders: ⚙️ Settings → Show hidden files
3. Cross the path: /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ or (for older Poco models) X3, Poco F3): /storage/emulated/0/Recorder/callrec/

Record files usually have names of the type:

• 📄 call_1234567890_20260515_143022.m4a — where 1234567890 It's a phone number. 20260515_143022 date.
• 📄 rec_5551234567_20260510.mp3 — firmware.

Check the recording settings in the Phone app | Make sure your phone has enough memory |Reboot your device and search again | Try to find files via PC (plug your phone over USB)

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Method 3: Recovering Deleted Records

Xiaomi Poco has a chance to restore a file if it wasn't overwritten with new data.

Option A: Through the Recycle Bin in the File Manager

The standard Files app in MIUI has a shopping cart where deleted items are stored for 30 days:

1. Open the Files → Recycle Bin.
2. Find a file with the.m4a or.mp3 extension.
3. Select it and press Restore.

Option B: Specialized programmes

If the cart is empty, try the recovery utilities:

⚠️ Warning: Don't install recovery programs on the same drive where the records were stored! This will reduce the chances of a successful recovery. Connect your phone to your PC and scan from an external drive.

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Method 4: Using Google Drive or Cloud Services

If your Poco is automatically synced, the records could be saved to the cloud.

Google Drive

Some Xiaomi models are integrated with Google Backup:

1. Open Google Drive on your PC or phone.
2. In the search box, type:audio.
3. Filter the files by date of creation.

Mi Cloud

Xiaomi’s cloud rarely saves call records, but it’s worth checking out:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Select Backups and check for the latest saves.
3. If there is a backup, restore it to the device (be aware, this will overwrite the current data!).

On Poco X5 Pro and later, the records are not automatically uploaded to the cloud, but must be manually transferred through the file manager.

Method 5: Third-party applications for recording and listening

If standard MIUI tools don't work, install specialized applications that offer advanced features: automatic upload to the cloud, speech-to-text transcription, and password protection.

• 📱 Cube ACR — Records both ends of the conversation (your voice and the interlocutor), supports cloud storage.
• 🔊 Call Recorder by Lovekesh – a simple interface that saves files to the user MP3.
• 🔒 Automatic Call Recorder – allows you to selectively record contacts from the white list».

When installing third-party recording applications:

1. Provide all the permissions requested (access to microphone, contacts, storage).
2. In the application settings, specify the folder to save (it is better to choose). /SD-card/CallRecords/, if there is a memory card).
3. Check the laws of your country – in the EU and the US, recording without notifying the interlocutor may be illegal.

Solving the problem: why not play the record

A frequent complaint of Xiaomi Poco users is that the recordings are saved but not played or played without sound.

If the recording is distorted, try converting it to another format using Audacity or online services like Online-Convert.

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On the Poco F4 GT and Poco X5 Pro, records can be saved in AMR format, which not all players support. Install the MX Player with codecs or convert the file.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording conversations on Xiaomi Poco